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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a part of Jeff Selingo's book where he discusses the AOs at selective schools seeing DE as less rigorous as AP.[/quote]

Thanks for bringing this up. I need to reread that book. [/quote]

That makes no sense. Multivariable calculus/Linear Algebra/Intro to Math Reasoning (at GW)/Differential Equations (Howard) are genuine college courses. Why would they be seen as less rigorous? These are all available for Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit at DCPS.[/quote]

The point is selective colleges would rather the student take those at their university instead of a substandard option in HS. They aren’t impressed. [/quote]

I still don't get why these (particular ones I listed) are substandard. It is what students in GW take. Now, if you are arguing that the same classes in, say, Rice are better, I am not sure of that. It is the same material -- multivariable calculus hasn't changed in 100 odd years (Stokes' theorem, div grad curl and all that...)[/quote]

Everyone is saying that the advanced math courses are the exception.  They look rigorous to admissions. [/quote]

Yale did not say this. [/quote]

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